Sage
Gender-neutral name · English · Latin
Meaningwise · Latin
- US rank
- #160
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #142 in 2023
1,853 babies were named Sage in the US in 2025. It has climbed 62 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1963–2025
US births per million boys, 1921–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sage you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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Read about Sage Stallone on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 867 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sage, 1,853 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sage would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySage first shows up in US birth records in 1921, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 104 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #142.
- Then vs nowSage is 3.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,261 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 867.
- TrendSage has climbed 62 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #160. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSage is most popular in Wyoming, where it ranks #31, followed by Hawaii (#36) and Utah (#47). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- Boy or girlSage is given to both boys and girls: 73% of the 2,537 babies named Sage in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Latin, Sage means “wise”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Sage
Sage is a gender-neutral name of English and Latin origin meaning “wise”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-age”. US birth records list Sage for girls from 1963 to 2025, in 61 of those 63 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #142 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #160, with 1,853 babies. Of the 2,537 US babies named Sage in 2025, 73% were girls and 27% were boys.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.5 | 288,066 girls |
| 1970s | 22 | 44,763 girls |
| 1980s | 28 | 35,524 girls |
| 1990s | 165 | 6,070 girls |
| 2000s | 393 | 2,545 girls |
| 2010s | 492 | 2,035 girls |
| 2020s | 1,112 | 899 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,470,588 boys |
| 1970s | 19 | 51,520 boys |
| 1980s | 21 | 48,450 boys |
| 1990s | 138 | 7,249 boys |
| 2000s | 171 | 5,852 boys |
| 2010s | 242 | 4,139 boys |
| 2020s | 431 | 2,322 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Sage
What does the name Sage mean?
Sage means “wise” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Sage?
Sage has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Sage a boy or girl name?
Both. Sage is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 73% of US babies named Sage were girls.
How popular is the name Sage?
Sage ranked #160 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,853 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#142).